The two partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver the synergies by drawing on the collective expertise and knowledge that both IATA and ACI have built over the year, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a press release here.
With the MoU, IATA and ACI, which is the sole global trade representative of the world's airport establishment, can better align their resources and expertise to improve the journey from curb to boarding, the release said.
"SmartS is the way forward. A lot has been learned from the component tests conducted over the last tow years. It forms the foundation for us to move confidently into the next phase of the development," IATA director general and chief executive Tony Tyler said in the release.
The blueprint detailed proposal that are operationally achievable and technically feasible by that timeframe. These roadmaps were adopted by ICAO's high-level conference on aviation security in 2012, IATA said.
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Between 2012 and 2013, tests were conducted of the individual components in airports to assess how they would work in an operational environment including Geneva London Heathrow and Amsterdam airports among others, it said.
A touch point in the passenger journey that triggers a sense of dread is the security check. Through Smart Security, IATA and ACI will drive the needed change. Airports, airline, control authorities and system suppliers all have a role to play in making the process more effective, pleasant and transparent for passengers.
With SmartS passengers will be able to proceed through security checkpoints with minimal inconvenience, security resources are allocated based on risk and airport facilities are optimized, IATA said.